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FX07 YMY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

62,384 mi
Last recorded62,384 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX07 YMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 62,384 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 52,931 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 52,930 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 46,023 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside perishing and wearing at inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 40,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2023 40,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2022 32,132 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 29,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2020 28,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle is slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 26,688 miles

both front and near side rear tyres are slightly perished

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 23,539 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 22,484 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 20,898 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 19,166 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 16,910 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 15,759 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 13,819 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 10,862 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 8,280 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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FX07 YMY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX07 YMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX07 YMY registered?

FX07 YMY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is FX07 YMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX07 YMY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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